Kimberly Smedley was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. After graduating elementary and later high school, she received her license as a cosmetologist. Her early adult life was s...view moreKimberly Smedley was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. After graduating elementary and later high school, she received her license as a cosmetologist. Her early adult life was spent working in a salon, where her main focus was enhancing the beauty of her clients. As her client base began to grow, so did her desire to shop. Once a fellow-employee noticed her careless spending habits, he advised she save her money and invest it. Using this counsel wisely, Kimberly began dabbling in real estate and excelled in the field. Eventually, she expanded into home construction until the housing market crash, ending a very prosperous run.A trivial conversation that Kimberly engaged in with a salon regular eventually blossomed into a close brother-sister type bond. Her dearest friend/brother would be the person who would ultimately change her life in ways unimaginable. Through him, Kimberly was introduced to the underground world of silicone injections.Years later, Kimberly’s confidant passed away, and she inherited the bulk of his clientele and learned to perfect the skill. After some time, the demand for her services exploded exponentially, those new clients giving her the moniker “Miss Kim.” From then on, Kimberly began transforming the backsides of everyday housewives, blue and white collar workers, celebrities, strippers, transvestites, and even the very rich.This black market secret was well-kept for many years until 2011, when it all came tumbling down, and she was convicted of conspiracy to commit interstate commerce of a mislabeled, misbranded device.Nevertheless, Kimberly is determined to turn her mistakes into a triumphant story, and she intends to share her experiences in hopes of educating the masses on the importance of valuing one’s self-esteem, self-love, and body image.As with most people, there are layers to Kimberly Smedley. One of her favorite hobbies is traveling the globe. She strongly believes that one of God’s great creations, planet Earth, was made for us to both see and experience fully. She also has a deep appreciation for art. Helping the less fortunate and being able to make a difference in their lives one person at a time is Kimberly’s true passion. She is inspired by those who are willing to pursue their dreams and refuse to accept “no” as an answer in spite of life’s setbacks. She believes that “When you stop dreaming, you stop living.”To date, Kimberly lives in Atlanta with her three children and wants to pursue her dream of becoming a life coach and creating an all-natural skincare line. Her book, The Backside of the Story: My Personal Journey into the Black Market Butt Injection Scandal, is her intimate revelation of events as they occurred, which led up to her very high profile case. Creating the perfect backside is only a small facet of her former life; therefore, bigger and better aspirations await Kimberly Smedley’s future.view less